South Haven Christian is 0-4 against Franklin Road Christian since April of 2022 but things could change on Monday. South Haven Christian will look to defend their home field against Franklin Road Christian at 6:00 p.m. South Haven Christian will be strutting in after a win while Franklin Road Christian will be coming in after a loss.
South Haven Christian took a loss when they played away from home back in March, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Hendersonville Christian Academy a 16-0 shutout. Considering South Haven Christian's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
The team relied heavily on Aiden Hampton, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. Aaron Taylor was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Franklin Road Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch last Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Middle Tennessee Monarchs. That's two games in a row now that the Minutemen have lost by exactly two runs.
Benjamin Walker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Alcorn, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Franklin Road Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for South Haven Christian, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
South Haven Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. South Haven Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Franklin Road Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will South Haven Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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